Origin
Woodbury, VT
Morning in Woodbury on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
32°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, VT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
28.2 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbury, VT
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Middlesex, VT
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Trip Overview
This 28.2-mile trip from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, VT is a quick, one-day adventure that will take about 43 minutes to complete. Focusing primarily on highways, with an 86% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on Vermont Route 14 and I-89, with a brief stint on U.S. Route 2. Given its short distance and duration, this drive is perfect for a single day trip, no overnight needed. Expect to spend around $5 on fuel for this journey. It's a straightforward drive through the Northeast region, offering a convenient way to get from point A to point B.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 28.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is largely highway-focused, meaning you'll experience stretches of higher-speed driving. The longest uninterrupted section spans 13.9 miles on Vermont Route 14, offering a consistent pace. With an 86% highway share, expect the character to be more about efficient travel than winding backroads. The route transitions between Vermont Route 14, I-89, and U.S. Route 2, providing a varied, yet predominantly fast-paced, driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Vermont Route 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Vermont Route 14 and I 89. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near VT 14 / Vermont Route 14.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Turn right onto VT 14 / Vermont Route 14
Navigation decision point
4
14 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Enter roundabout onto US 2 / East Montpelier Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
5
27.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 2 / U.S. Route 2
At end of road, turn left onto US 2 / U.S. Route 2
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Route 14 | 13.9 mi | 20m |
| I 89 | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| U.S. Route 2 | 4.9 mi | 8m |
| River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Memorial Drive | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Montpelier Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Center Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Vermont Route 14
— 13.9 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbury, VT and Middlesex, VT.
1
Start on Valley Lake Road
311 ft
·
15 sec
·
Valley Lake Road
2
Turn right onto VT 14
14 mi
·
20 min
·
Vermont Route 14
3
At end of road, turn right onto US 2; VT 14
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
U.S. Route 2
4
Continue on US 2
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
5
Enter roundabout onto US 2
74 ft
·
0 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
6
Continue on US 2
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Montpelier Road
7
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
8
Continue on US 2
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Berlin Street
9
Continue on US 2
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Memorial Drive
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
11
Merge onto I 89
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
I 89
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 2: Middlesex, Moretown
13
Turn left onto Center Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Center Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 2
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
U.S. Route 2
15
Arrive at destination
US 2
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.08 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.50 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.23 | $12.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Middlesex, VT
Morning in Middlesex on Friday
Local time
8:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, VT covers 28.2 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Vermont Route 14, I 89, U.S. Route 2. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.1 miles from Woodbury, VT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.2 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (VT 14 / Vermont Route 14): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles (US 2; VT 14 / U.S. Route 2): Navigation decision point; at 18.9 miles (US 2 / East Montpelier Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Woodbury, VT to Middlesex, VT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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